Title: Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay Vacation home in Castro Valley with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay ![Terrace/patio - Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay (Castro Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100602300/100602220/c7b472c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay (Castro Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100602300/100602220/e196b119.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay (Castro Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100602300/100602220/a91baa8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay (Castro Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100602300/100602220/99da02ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay (Castro Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100602300/100602220/09ebe8f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies From this charming home, you're within walking distance to downtown for dining and shopping. Unwind in the beautiful bay window seating area or take a short walk to hiking trails, kayaking spots, or Lake Chabot golf course. With easy access to Livermore wineries and public transportation, exploring the SF Bay Area is effortless. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay Cozy home with easy access to everything from this centrally located place. Walking distance to downtown for dining and shopping. Beautiful bay window seating for work or leisure. In town hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing or golf at Lake Chabot. Close to Livermore wineries and public transportation for exploring the SF Bay Area and city life of San Francisco. Close to hospitals for traveling nurse needs. Kitchen fully stocked and ready for the everyday chef! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Solar energy - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112880000/112872300/112872283/6fa93d95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private 2-Bedroom Retreat with Separate Entrance San Antonio - Pet friendly - 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Fee: $225 per pet, per week (VRBO may show single flat fee; any balance will be invoiced via the platform). Guests must disclose all pets in advance. Guests are responsible for cleaning up after pets and for any damages or extra cleaning required. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Castro Valley is home to this vacation home. Oakland Aviation Museum and Dublin Heritage Park & Museums are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Golden Tee Golfland and Hayward Flight. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oakland Arena or Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. [Visit our Castro Valley travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Castro-Valley.dx7297) [View more Vacation homes in Oakland](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakland-Private-Vacation-Homes.d601762-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.70525,-122.08299&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BddeFtichV%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40S%40S%40S%40S%40SBQ%40S%40SBSBQBSBQBSBQDQDSBQDSDQDQFQDQFQDQFOFQFQFOFQFMHQHOFOHOHOHMHOHMHMJMHOJMHMJKJMJKJMLKJKJKJILKJKLILIJILGLKLGLGLILGNGLGLELGNELENELENCLENENALENANCNALCNANANAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40NDL%40NDLDNBNDLDNDLDLFLFNFLDLFLHLFLFLJLFLHJHLHJJLJJJLHJJJJJLJJJLJJHLJLJNHLHLHLJNFLHPHLHNFNHPFLFPFNHPDPFNFPDPDPFPDPDPDRBPDRDPBPBRBPBRBPBR%40RBR%40R%40P%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARARARARAPARCRAPCRCRCPCRCRCPEPERCPEPEPEPGRENEPGPGPENIPGPGNGNINGNINININGNKLILINILKLKLILKJKLKJKLKJKJMHKLMHKJMHKHMHMHMHMHMFMFMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDODODMDOBMBOBO%40ODM%3FOBOBO%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAO%3FOCMCO%3FOEOAMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOEMGMEMEOIMGMGMGMIMIMIKIMIMIKKMIKKKKKKMKKKKMKMKKIMKMIMKMIOIMIMIOIOIOGOIOIOGOGOGQGQGOGQEQGQEOGSEQEQEQCQESEQCQCSCSCQCSCSAQASCSAQASASASAS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ausdb0aAN3SoEFVY50jvtnDR26c=) Castro Valley, CA ### What's nearby - ![San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502553/71c389a2-d8c1-4356-bba9-bc61dd5ed0e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Moscone Convention Center 30 min drive \- 45.1 km - ![Oracle Park featuring a bay or harbor and street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063199/e9ded285-60f9-45a6-bde5-7fd5c5f20eea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Oracle Park 30 min drive \- 45.1 km - Lake Chabot Spa 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Eden Medical Center 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Golden Tee Golfland 3 min drive \- 1.9 km ### Getting around - Castro Valley Station 2 min drive - Pleasanton Station 17 min drive - Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - i-Tea 16 min walk - Philz Coffee 13 min walk - Chipotle Mexican Grill 13 min walk - Peet's Coffee & Tea 14 min walk - Nation's Giant Hamburgers & Great Pies 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay? ### What time is check-out at Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay? ### Where is Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy home w/firepit, close to great hiking trails, wineries + San Francisco Bay Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie M. Nov 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host, home and locatiob ##### Carrie M. 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